IM095 - Infinite Machine 10 Years Compilation
Label: Infinite Machine
Release Date: December 3rd, 2021
Format: Digital

Celebrating 10 years of solidly cerebral club music releases, Infinite Machine is celebrating its first decade with an 19 -track compilation full of heat from label mainstays, new signees and some of the friends who helped them along the way. Infinite Machine was born out of a desire to run an dance imprint with the same DIY ethos as the hardcore/screamo labels that xWOLFx, IM's owner, was previously involved with. Over its decade-long lifespan, the label has rapidly evolved into a central figure within the hybrid dance music scene that’s formed on the internet; a place where dembow drum patterns can easily sit next to Sinogrime samples and dubstep sensibilities. In the last few years, as the label and it’s artists have matured, Infinite Machine’s output has taken a slightly cyberpunk turn, moving away from pure dance-floor slammers and towards more conceptual works which deal with our ultra-accelerated culture or soundtrack imagined off-planet worlds.

Some highlights from the release include Galtier’s ‘My Mess is a Face’, a real head-spinner full of granular synthesis and warped sample work. Later on in the comp, Bungalovv delivers a sensory delight with ‘Alacran’, a track so dense with layers of sound design it feels like you can sink your teeth into it. All Centre signee Duswunder pops up mid-way through the release with the frenetic and furious ‘Black Bile’ which is absolutely not a track to be missed. IDM upstart Daniel Ruane’s contribution ‘ZZZZZ’ is hypnotic perfection - one of those compositions that really has to be heard to be believed. Towards the end of the release, long-time Infinite Machine signee Yilan appears with ‘Cortisol’, another slow mind-bender of a track full of siren-like synths and rolling stutters of percussion. And rounding out proceedings is W3C’s ‘Templar’, a great example of the sort of forward-thinking music Infinite Machine loves to release. It’s a track rooted in club culture but, at the same time, transposed away from that context to some other-worldly space.

In an era of dance music consumption where genre trends or in-vogue labels can rapidly switch from flavour of the month to faint memories, this 10-year milestone is a testament to the independent label's unwavering enthusiasm for unearthing fresh talent and pushing our releases at a relentless pace, much like the hardcore labels xWOLFx previously ran. Three cheers for another decade of jaw dropping releases and Infinite Machine's commitment to the church of DIY.

Artwork by Benfika

Matías Contreras - Rizoooo

From 'Relics'
Due on vinyl end of Q1 2022
Digital available now at Boomkat.com

I Dream of You

Christos Chondropoulos - I Dream Of You [RAVE 036]

Taken from SBKT052: Rilla - Yukou / 遊光 EP
Mastered by Raphael Valensi
Artwork by Tianyi

Release date: 26th October 2022

‘Yukou / 遊光’ is Kyoto-based DJ and producer Rilla’s second EP for SVBKVLT. 5 tracks, plus remixes from Nahash, Tra Tra Trax’ Bitter Babe and Gorong Gorong’s Kadapat.

Yukou / 遊光 is a combination of the words 遊 (play) and 光 (light). It can be directly translated as ‘wandering light’, but also can mean ‘God of fire’ or ‘Demon fire’. which is often used in Japanese to refer to the fire that accompanies a ghost.

Yukou / 遊光  EP

Rilla - Kiten

What began as a part of our latest AV live set eventually ended up as a full track to warm you up until the spring comes back.

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AB-009 is DJ Relax - Secret Garden EP

“dam….feels like I jus woke up. office life got me sleepy af..u kno its easy 2 get caught up in the chaos. 1 time a lil bird told me that sometimes u just gotta relax n not think about everything so much..so that’s what I been on lately .. i stepped outta that corporate environment n now my lifes been real relaxxxing..makin wtever trax I feel like makin. goin wherever I wanna go. nothin tyin me down..the bird still hangs out in my hat most of the time too. sometimes it fux off for a bit and comes back with a usb or a burnt cd or a tape of some crazy rave shit. Idek where it finds them but I’m not rly worried about it.

most of these tunes I jus made for me n this bird homie to rock out 2 on our travels..if I never met zap and those other bambinos that 1 time in tokyo we’d prob still just be goin wherevr the wind took us… feelin like I might have to hop back in the game now tho. mayb now more than evr the world could use a little relax 😎”

Music by @djrelaxxxxx
Masters by @nahashisalive
Art by @bruno-lauzon-tanzi

DJ Relax - 2 Many Thoughts

Max Dahlhaus - Ninsei Lane [OMB008]

Berlin Based audio-visual artist and producer Max Dahlhaus contributes his first debut album on Over My Body with his energetic production along with two remixes by by talented Mars89 & Trngs.

First track "And Then It Whispered" was inspired by the atmospheric visuals of the avant-garde film "Valhalla Rising" by Nicolas Winding Refn. As Max immersed himself in thought-provoking silence of the movie, He let his imagination run wild, resulting in an ambient work that will transport people to introspective realms. Title track "Ninsei Lane." is a challenge for Max to create a cinematic but clubby banger in under three minutes. It was a fun task which to explore new boundaries while keeping the production process fresh.The collaborative track "Chrome Spine."with one another talented artists Kronom, which is crafted a club track that adds a whole new layer to the album. The album also including two remixes by Mars89 & Trngs that bring unique flavors to "Ninsei Lane." Mars89 offers a slow, driving interpretation, weaving a mesmerizing sonic journey that complements the original's atmospheric vibes. On the other hand, Trngs delivers a hard-hitting remix, infusing the track with a punchy and energetic rhythm that's sure to ignite the dance floor.

Max Dahlhaus is a Berlin-based audio-visual artist and producer known for his unique approach to music and visuals. His work blurs the boundaries between contrasts like emotional and abstract, repetition and detail, opulence and minimalism. Dahlhaus' music is cinematic, industrial, and experimental, immersing listeners in a symphony of sound. His meticulous production and mixing techniques are a testament to his expertise in the field. He's also known for his captivating visuals, creating an immersive sensory experience when combined with his music. 


Visual by Asdrúbal Gómez

Ninsei Lane

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Max Dahlhaus - Ninsei Lane (Mars89 Remix)

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Lujiachi - 0
Format: EP
Cat No.: AT-018
Release date: 3 July 2020

All music produced and mixed by Lujiachi @lujiachi
Mastering by Nerve @lo4nerve
Artwork by Software 2050

Absurd TRAX welcomes new solo EP by Lujiachi, one half of Taipei based psychedelic drone metal duo 破地獄 Scattered Purgatory.

Divergent to the band's tranquilizing soundscape, the EP’s acutely drastic rhythmic emphasis easily place itself into a separate sonic plateau, earning itself its entry into the techno space, while the overarching ritualistic and tribal ambiance remains in the equation, they precipitate in contextualizing an nerve-wrecking succession of laser-focused club banging sequences.

In his own words, Lujiachi described "this record can be regarded as the first definite presentation of my forays into electronic music. I used to be in a band, and this experience shaped my approach towards crafting this record. With each track, I would prepare the percussion, following which I would assume the role of the bassist, layering a bassline on top of the rhythm. I was a guitarist in the band that I played in, which meant that I was rather less involved in the duties of the rhythm section. This work, then, can be seen as a rhythmic experiment, a set of songs in which I tinker with aspects of music that are new to me.

(這張算是我個人玩電子音樂的第一張正式作品，我以前是玩樂團的，所以個人計畫在創作時是以一人樂團為概念，可能會先想像我自己是鼓手，會打怎麼樣的鼓，接著在換到貝斯手的身分把貝斯疊上去，總之都會先把節奏的部分完成。因為我以前在樂團中是吉他手，比較少參與到節奏的部分，現在就想要嘗試做一些以前沒試過的東西，就變成這些歌了。)"

Lujiachi - Teiichi

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